He's increased his scoring by six points per game while also cutting down on turnovers, and LeBron has reeled off six 40+ point games this postseason (the Cavs are 4-1 in those games). In elimination games throughout his career, James has averaged 33.5 points per game.

They had to play seven games just to get out of the first round, and seven more to finish a climb out of 2-0 deficit against a younger, more athletic Celticsteam. Guard Terry Rozier led Boston with 28 points and Jaylen Brown scored 27.

No matter what your eyes tell you, only the poor man makes a habit of betting against James.

The Celtics couldn't afford another slow start and that's exactly what happened. Cleveland didn't allow the Celtics their first fast break point until midway through the third quarter and shot 82 percent (18-of-22) from the stripe compared to just 55 percent (11-of-20) for Brad Stevens' squad.

For the Celtics to answer, re-establishing offensive rhythm will be pivotal. If we've said it once, we'll say it another five times.

"It's been a satisfaction in the fact that I like to be successful", James said when asked about his continued dominance of the Eastern Conference. Either way, they can't wait to have both Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward back.

The Celtics know how much more comfortable they would be closing out at home, but James in a game seven is a different monster.

He also commented on his recovery routine and how it changes once the playoffs begin and the rest between games gets shorter. Only Michael Jordan (109) has more.

The Celtics led by as many as 12 factors within the first half, they usually had a 51-47 lead halfway by means of the third quarter when James hit an extended 3-pointer after which Inexperienced made a Three of his personal. Improved to 9-3 vs. Boston in the playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena.

Tatum followed it up on the next possession with a huge 3-point bucket to give Boston the lead. It was a 10-point game going into the fourth, and as the Celtics fought to gain traction, the Cavs kept them at arm's length. Those are things, like I said, when you're done playing the game, you can only dream and wish that you could be a part of that once again. "But the home court has shown it's been a factor".

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